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A commission on Abu Ghraib prison abuses, headed by former Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger, finds fault throughout the chain of military command and in Washington. Top leaders are criticized for failing to provide adequate resources to the prison. Hear Schlesinger and NPR's Robert Siegel.

That's according to a survey released today by the group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA).

One month into 2020 and it already feels like we've got strong contenders for albums of the year.

All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares his list of the 10 best albums of 2014 (and a few honorable mentions).

Also: FBI officials say missing texts affiliated with the Russia investigation are recovered; Trump is sorry for retweeting anti-Muslim tweets; and French shoppers brawl over discounted Nutella.

In Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, the median age is 18. Many youth say their aging leaders are out of touch, yet the leading candidates in Saturday's presidential election are in their 70s.

The feat has only heightened concerns about Amazon and monopolization.

Surprises nevertheless abound in the top 10, as a vinyl reissue lands cult singer-songwriter Ethel Cain on the Billboard 200 for the first time ever and two artists — Alex Warren and BigXthaPlug — experience their first-ever top 10 singles.

The World Cafe host's favorite albums from this year abide by his mantra: they put good songs first, and present them simply and authentically.

World Cafe's contributing host shines a spotlight on the brilliant artists who provided the soundtrack to an eventful year.